Rebecca Shiroff

A judge's ruling on dozens of objected ballots closes the books on the remarkably close race.

Almost two months since Election Day, the 50th Senate District finally has an elected senator.

There was speculation that a ruling could come Friday that would determine the outcome of the race between incumbent John Mannion and challenger Rebecca Shiroff.

The results are still unknown more than a month after Election Day. A State Supreme Court Judge will make the final decision after ruling on dozens of ballots.

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Incumbent Democrat John Mannion has gained four votes since the last count, but the election winner is still unknown.

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With only a 51 vote difference, the New York 50th Senate District candidates could wait weeks for a hand recount to determine the outcome of the race.

The unofficial results come after Onondaga County finished counting absentee and affidavit ballots.

The 50th Senate District race is upon us. The candidates are Republican Rebecca Shiroff and Democrat John Mannion.